History is made finally! NFL’s Latin American debut is done. In the highly anticipated Philadelphia Eagles’ and  Green Bay Packers match, the Eagles are the victorious ones. Lots of views and comments follow the match. In a post match conference, Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts placed his views on the match.

Despite the Eagles’ hard-fought victory in Brazil, Hurts didn’t shy away from owning his mistakes. In the candid press conference, the Eagles’ QB admitted, “I put us in a bad spot as a team. I put us in a bad spot.” Reflecting on the early adversity, he stressed the importance of responding under pressure. “It always comes down to how you respond to it,” Hurts added. He also confessed, “ “We’ve got to be smarter with the football.” 

While acknowledging the missteps, Hurts also praised his team’s resilience. Bringing into view those crucial plays on offense, defense, and special teams that turned the tide. “We had some adversity earlier… but we made some crucial plays to extend drives.” He emphasized the Eagles’ commitment to growth, saying, “It’s all about learning from it and moving forward.”

No doubt, Hurts’ performance was a rollercoaster. But despite a shaky start, the Philadelphians managed to secure a thrilling 34-29 win over the Packers in Brazil. On the Eagles’ first two possessions, Hurts threw an interception and fumbled, giving the Packers prime opportunities deep in the Eagles’ territory. Yet, thanks to a resilient defense, the Packers only walked away with two field goals.

It wasn’t all bad for the QB—he threw for 278 yards and connected with A.J. Brown for a spectacular 67-yard touchdown. But the mistakes kept piling up, including another interception in the fourth quarter that nearly cost them the game. With 17 interceptions in his last 18 games, Hurts really needs to clean up his decision-making fast. Ultimately, Hurts is optimistic about the team’s future, confident that they’ll “continue to build” and stay focused on perfecting the fundamentals. Still, a win’s a win, but the Eagles know they have work to do if they want to keep flying high this season.

Saquon Barkley Saves the day for Eagles despite Jalen Hurts’ struggles in the Brazil game

Fortunately, the Eagles’ offense had plenty of firepower. Newcomer Saquon Barkley was a standout, rushing for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching an 18-yard TD pass. “There’s going to be games where I take over, and others for A.J. [Brown], DeVonta [Smith],” Barkley said, highlighting the offensive depth. After Hurts threw an interception and fumbled on the first two possessions, Barkley wasted no time making his presence felt, scoring three crucial touchdowns.

“I’m the first person to ever score in South America,” Barkley said proudly. “That’s cool. Definitely got to try to get that ball, hang it up or put it in my house.” Even with seven lead changes, Barkley’s clutch performance put the Eagles back in control. Hurts praised the team’s resilience, saying, “We all dug deep and kept pressing forward.”

On defense, key plays saved the day. The Eagles held the Packers to two field goals after Hurts’ early turnovers, and Reed Blankenship’s interception in the third quarter shifted momentum. For Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, managing Hurts’ turnovers will be crucial moving forward. The offense can’t afford to be this reckless. As Hurts noted, “It really doesn’t happen the way it did today.”